Ravi Shankar (1920-2012)

Ravi Shankar (1920-2012)
BBC News Report

Watch the video and answer the questions below.

The reporter describes Ravi Shankar as being one of the first musicians form India to become extremely well know in the West. What expression does he use?
1. Big name
2. Household name
3. House world name
What instrument did he play?
1. Sitar
2. Guitar
3. Indian drums
How did George Harrison learn more about the instrument from Shankar?
1. by listening to his records
2. by serious study with the artist
3. by travelling
What did Shankar gain thanks to his collaboration with the Beatles?
1. globalisation
2. global wealth
3. worldwide notoriety
Why was Shankar attracted to George Harrison?
1. his sincerity
2. his skill
3. his knowledge of the music
4. his desire to learn about the music
How long did Shankar’s friendship with the violinist Yehudi Menuhin last?
1. a long time
2. 40 years
3. more than 40 years
Where did he first dance?
1. in his brother’s troupe
2. in his brother's club
3. at a dance school
How does Nihal Arthanayake (BBC DJ) describe Ravi Shankar’s legacy?
1. he was an exponent of the spirituality of the sitar
2. he earned fame for India
3. non asians were able to listen to his music
4. he worked with lots of western artists
How does the reporter say Shankar will be remembered?
1. he transcended musical boundaries
2. he worked hard
3. he was influenced by many
4. he made lots of people very happy with his music